Boggy Depot, Doaksville, Skullyville, Colbert’s Ferry; these are all place names easily associated with Oklahoma’s early history. There are a number of tales of the old Butterfield Overland Mail company and of the trepidatious cattle drives. Still, some stories from that era remain lost in time. One such story is the tale of Heckabbe’s Station […]
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Oklahoma during World War I; with emphasis on LeFlore County
The Early Years Since war in Europe broke out in 1914, most Oklahoman’s viewed the conflict with an extreme lack of interest. While this was major news, it was considered to be too far away to be of much importance. This indifference to the war became evident when the U.S. Congress passed the Selective Service […]
Exploring History: Historic Photographs of Shawnee, Oklahoma
The History of Shawnee, Oklahoma The history of the town of Shawnee, Oklahoma, has its origins long before statehood. First settled before the American Civil War, the area was first populated by members of the Sac and Fox tribe during the Indian Removals. Later, they were followed by the Shawnee, Kickapoo, and Pottawatomie Indians. Since the […]
Extreme Adventure Sports in Oklahoma, Not for the Faint of Heart
Oklahoma has many stereotypes. Some see it as a state full of Cowboys and Indians, others see it as where oil began. While these stereotypes have some merit, they only show a small portion of what Oklahoma is. Perhaps one of the least known aspects of Oklahoma is it’s thriving extreme sports scene. In fact, […]
Fascinating and Unusual Photographs From Oklahoma
Oklahoma Hidden Gems People have long traveled all across Oklahoma in order to photograph both the natural and man-made wonders that the state has to offer. The photographs below represent only a tiny portion of the unusual and fascinating places there are to see. There are thousands of photographs of popular attractions and places throughout […]
A Tale of Bonnie and Clyde: The Bank Robbery at Poteau, Oklahoma
Meet Bonnie and Clyde After a long string of petty thefts that began in 1926, Clyde Chestnut Barrow was sent to the Eastham Prison Farm in April 1930. The Eastham Prison Farm was the first maximum-security prison in Texas. Because of its grueling work assignments, treacherous conditions, and difficulty escaping the unit, even hard-core criminals […]
The McAlester Scottish Rite Temple in McAlester, Oklahoma: One of Oklahoma’s Architectural Wonders
Considered as the largest fraternity in the world, Freemasonry is, in its most basic form, a group of dedicated men concerned with moral and spiritual values. They form a brotherhood of like-minded individuals, dedicated to humanitarian causes and the betterment of the world around them. They are proud and humble; proud in the rich heritage […]
Saving Downtown Oklahoma: The Preservation of Historic Buildings
They were coal miners, railroad workers, merchants, farmers, husbands, wives, and children. They came to Oklahoma for many reasons. Some came to begin a better life. Some came because their job brought them here. Others came in an attempt to escape the law. Whatever their reasons for coming, they were the people who built and […]
Hartshorne, Oklahoma: A Historic Coal-Mining Town
About Hartshorne, Oklahoma In Hartshorne, Oklahoma, the Twin Cities Heritage Museum paints a vivid picture of the life of an early coal-mining town. Fantastic artifacts from the early 1900s allow visitors to take a step back in time to when coal was king. Today, Hartshorne is reminiscent of a typical small-town main-street community. Historic brick […]
Little Sahara State Park: The Roaming Sand Dunes of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Sand Dunes In the Little Sahara desert, one can almost picture Egypt’s wandering camels, Arabian princes, and majestic sphinxes, all without the 6,000-mile trip. Most of what you’ll find in the Little Sahara desert is lizards, sand dunes, and dune buggies—lots and lots of dune buggies! The Little Sahara State Park is one of […]